2026 Indiana Hoosiers

[Leonardfan]

Since 2005 Indiana has started 11,12,8,9,9,11,10,10,14,9,10,11,9,12,7,5,6, 7, 5, 9 and 7 White athletes. The Hoosiers are projected to start 9 in 2026.

Last year the Hoosiers proved to be the most palatable national championship team in recent memory. Cignetti attacked the portal again this year and smartly targeted players that would fit in with the system. Their is alot of experienced depth on the Hoosiers defense but after this season their looks for some potential for things to darken up. The transfer portal will tell the direction of the team after the season.

This season Indiana will be a team to root for and watch. QB Josh Hoover put up big numbers for TCU although he had issues with turnovers. Hopefully he is able to play more under control, make smart decisions like his predecessor Mendoza. On defense Elijah Jones really emerged out of nowhere and with another strong season should elevate his draft stock.

Players to look out for are QB Tyler Cherry, DE Josh Burnham, DT Joe Hjelle, LB Jeff Utzinger, LB Kaiden Turner.


Offense
QB Josh Hoover
WR Charlie Becker
LT Carter Smith
LG Drew Evans
C Bray Lynch
RT Joe Brunner

Defense
DT Mario Landino
LB Elijah Jones
SS Preston Zachman

 

[Freethinker]

For me, Charlie Becker and Preston Zachman make this team a must watch. Would love to see Becker work his way into the 1st round. Zachman should be a drafted player too, despite being older (25). A great season on a championship competing team can only boost his stock.